This is an original and authentic WW2 US M1C Paratrooper helmet, as worn by American paratroopers during World War II.

• Shell: Inland production, heatstamp 101 A, early 1941 manufacture.

• Liner: Firestone, complete with original webbing and leather parts.

• Features: D-bale fittings, A-yoke straps and leather chin cup.

• Condition: Original and well-preserved, with natural wear consistent with age and wartime use.

The M1C helmet is more than just a collector’s piece – it’s a tangible part of history. Specifically designed for US Airborne troops, this type was used during Operation Market Garden, D-Day, and later battles in Europe.

This is one of our very last original WW2 helmets. Availability is extremely limited, and the price is kept as low as possible – a unique opportunity for collectors, museums, or re-enactors seeking true authenticity.

Historical Context

The M1C helmet was a modified version of the standard M1 helmet, adapted for American airborne troops. It featured special D-bale fittings, reinforced straps, and a leather chin cup to ensure stability during parachute jumps. This model was used by the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division, who earned great fame in Normandy, the Netherlands, and Germany. Today, finding such helmets in complete and original condition is increasingly rare.